Vance stunned by Iran's stance, details reveal arduous negotiations — Tehran proving even tougher than Washington!

Latest reports from Reuters and The New York Times have unveiled an unexpected deadlock. Vance has recently made emergency contact with a Pakistani intermediary in a bid to find an exit out of the U.S.-Iran conflict. However, some of the details now exposed have left the outside world shocked.

Iran firmly refuses to engage in talks with Witkoff or Kushner. Tehran explicitly demands only negotiations with Vice President Vance. According to Reuters, the U.S. has laid out conditions for a ceasefire. The core requirement is that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Only if this critical condition is met will the U.S. maintain an open attitude toward a truce.

According to sources cited by The New York Times, Vance also delivered a "severe warning." He clearly stated that if no agreement is reached, military pressure on Iran’s infrastructure would escalate sharply, resulting in intense strikes against every power plant in Iran.

Yet, further details indicate Iran currently has no intention of participating in substantive talks aimed at ending the war. They believe they are in a favorable position and see no need for compromise. Tehran’s stance is far more resolute than Washington had anticipated. Not only have Iranians rejected U.S. terms, but they have also presented their own demands: the U.S. must compensate for war damages, and American forces must fully withdraw from the Middle East. These demands are nearly impossible for the U.S. to meet.

Dao Ge believes Iran feels it holds all the cards. Control over the Strait of Hormuz is its greatest strategic trump card. By blocking the strait, Iran could inflict massive disruption on the global energy market. Iran is convinced time is on its side. April 6th marks a crucial turning point. If no compromise is reached by then, the scale of conflict may escalate further.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861339023430732/

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